Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) 2023 America Women Quarters Proof Set (product code 23WP) will be available for purchase on March 21 at noon EDT. The household order limit is five. Priced at $23.00, the set consists of the five 2023 American Women quarters with Proof finishes honoring Bessie Coleman — first African […]
Historic change: The soaring life of pilot Bessie Coleman
The following is an excerpt from an Inside the Mint article by Amanda Crastz-Flores During this year’s Black History Month, the U.S. Mint celebrated quarter launch events in Chicago, Illinois, and Jacksonville, Florida, to honor the accomplishments and contributions of Bessie Coleman. Bessie was a pilot, advocate, and pioneer who flew to great heights as […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending March 5, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending March 5, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023-W one-ounce American Silver Eagle $1 Proof coin (23EA), which sold 335,209 units. In second place was the 2023 Congratulations Set (23RF), with 34,790 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the 2023 American Women/Bessie Coleman […]
United Kingdom: Flying Scotsman, the world’s most famous locomotive features on new £2 commemorative coins
The Royal Mint has released new £2 commemorative coins which remember the centenary anniversary of the launch of the Flying Scotsman. Built in Doncaster in 1922, it was designed by engineer Nigel Gresley and completed at the cost of £7,944. The locomotive was officially put into service on the 23rd February 1923 and assigned the […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending February 19, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending February 19, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023 American Women Quarters Bessie Coleman Three-Roll Set (120 Coin) (P&D&S) (23WRB), which sold 12,510 units. In second place was the James Buchanan Presidential silver medal (S815), with 10,696 sold. The third best-selling item last […]
Malta: New gold and silver coins mark the accession of HM King Charles III
The Central Bank of Malta has launched a new range of gold and silver commemorative coins which marks the accession of HM King Charles III as monarch of the United Kingdom and head of the Commonwealth,of which Malta is a member of. In the eyes of the monarchy, the island of Malta has always been […]
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee to meet February 28 and March 1
The following was sent in an e-mail to the numismatic press The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a two-day public meeting from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET) on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, and from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (ET) on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Agenda (subject to change): Review and discussion […]
Kazakhstan: Extraordinary silver Proof coin with unique three-dimensional relief features Balkhash perch
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has unveiled new silver Proof coins focusing on the country’s natural flora and fauna and especially on its aquatic wildlife. The new coins were introduced during a live presentation at the World Money Fair’s media forum in Berlin on the 4th February. Featured for 2023 is a particularly endangered species […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending February 12, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending February 12, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2022-P American Liberty one-ounce high relief silver medal (22DB), which sold 710 units. In second place was the 2022 U.S. Mint Uncirculated Set (P)(D) (22RJ), with 491 sold. The third best-selling item last week was […]
From the Colonel’s Desk: The famous last words of Kentucky’s “Iron Man Veep,” Alben W. Barkley
Alben William Barkley was born in a log cabin to a poor tenant-farming family in Graves County, Kentucky, on November 24, 1877. He spent much of his youth in farm labor, going to the local county school when he could, between the fall harvest and the next spring planting. In 1892 young Mr. Barkley convinced […]
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